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Skilled as male teacher? (8)

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I believe the answer is:

masterly

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'skilled' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'as male teacher?' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'as' is within the answer.
'male' could be 'm' (common abbreviation) and 'm' is located in the answer.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

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(Other definitions for masterly that I've seen before include "Supremely skilled" , "Showing exceptional skill" , "Virtuoso, consummate" , "World-class" , "Expert" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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